Pipe between pans

[wvsugarshak]

Will try to go to a homemade flue pan and syrup pan. How small a size pipe to connect the two can I get away with? Will going to small cause trouble? I have 3/4 pipe connection now.

just want to see what you think?

Thanks for all you help!!!!!


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[3% Solution]

I guess the real deciding question is, how big are your pans?
We have a 2x5; 2x2 syrup and 2x3 flue.
They are connected with a 3/4" pipe and ball valve.
Works just fine.

[wvsugarshak]

I guess the real deciding question is, how big are your pans?
We have a 2x5; 2x2 syrup and 2x3 flue.
They are connected with a 3/4" pipe and ball valve.
Works just fine.

have a 2x2 flue and 2x5 syrup

[3% Solution]

I would say 3/4" will be fine.

[Haynes Forest Products]

Make sure the ball valve you use is a full flow they are a true 3/4 valve. Most sweat type are what you want.

[WESTVIRGINIAMAPLER]

I would make sure it don't have a bunch of plastic inside around the ball valve part too as I would be afraid the plastic would fail with the continual flow of the hot syrup thru it.

[maple flats]

By full flow he means full port (that is the official designation, it means the hole thru the ball is a full 3/4" hole). The only time a 3/4 full port wont be enough is if you have a serious foam up, boil dry. To handle this just have a bucket of sap handy to dump in instantly. You will be ok.